Year in Review

As the year winds down my schedule has gotten more hectic which is a good thing. As we step into 2011 I'll have amazing prospects on the horizon.  However, I have been neglecting my baby. I have decided to repost some of my favorites of the year.  To start off the week, check out Pret-a-Porter  my posts dedicated to always having something to wear.

'Tis the Season to Stay Healthy

It's the season, no I don't mean holiday season, I mean flu season. Yes, the flu which yours truly has been hit with earlier this year as well as right after my birthday. To deter the stuffy nose, aches and pains and all the other issues that the flu virus is known for I got a flu shot. After holding the hand of a stranger, I hopefully have kept that ugly little virus away for some time. No matter how healthy of a lifestyle you live, exercise, vitamins and vaccines, you can still get hit with a cold flu or even worse. True germaphobes attempt to keep the nasty germs away by washing as well as carrying anti bacterial gel. Well, here's where it gets tricky. Those anti bacterial gels only last for up to 15 seconds, yep, 15 seconds  so by the time you shake a hand or pick up a glass you have recontaminated yourself. Let's not forget that icky feeling the gels leave on your hand and the drying of your hands a side affect of the alcohol based gels.

Entering the market is Veripur, a hand sanitizer that give you up to 4 hours of protection against the most common forms of bacteria and viruses. In addition, Veripur has moisturizing ingredients such as Vitamin E and Jojoba oil so your hands won't dry out upon use. With Veripur you are protected against nasty little bacteria and viruses and your hands stay soft and supple. You know I love beauty products that have multiple usage.  No longer do you have to carry hand sanitizer and lotion, Veripur moisturizes and kills bacteria. Here is the best thing Veripur is travel and wallet friendly.  At 2 fluid ounces and priced at $4.99, you really can't go wrong with staying healthy and happy this holiday and flu season.  Check out your local Walgreen's to purchase.

Pin Curl Girl



courtesy of Glory Crown Blogspot

 If you know me, you know I am the pin curl queen. Some girls do  a wrap, some  do a ponytail, I do a pin curl before I go to bed. I like my hair to have a little wave and body to it. Flat irons, blow dryers and curling irons are the enemy to all hair if used constantly. Direct heat causes the hair to dry and become brittle and break. When I discovered the pin curl a few years back, I felt as though all of my hair prayers have been answered. Whether fresh and clean or a day or two in need of a wash, twirling my locks around my finger and pinning it into place makes my day. No setting lotion or curling iron needed just using your God given limbs and talents and no matter what the length you give a nice bounce and wave. You only need one supply and one product. I like to use long black bobby pins rather than the clips used when you go under the dryer. In regards to products I like to use a lightweight  styling oil such as Moroccan  Oil Light. If you aren't familiar with pin curling or you feel lost I posted a great YouTube tutorial. Take a look and tell me if you are indeed a pin curl queen.

Happy Feet

Nakona Sequin Platform Boot NinaShoes $159.95

Tis the season to be jolly and these Nakona Platform sequin boots by NinaShoes will most definitely put you in a happy place. Snazz up your all black ensemble.  If you're a tee shirt and jeans kind of girl, these boots will put your casual outfit over the top. All I know is that if I had them on, I would do high kicks the entire night.